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XBOX @ Tokyo Game Show 2026: All the Announcements, Including an Appearance by Hideo Kojima
Xbox showcased a variety of upcoming titles and updates at Tokyo Game Show 2026, including new trailers for Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4 and Fallout 76, world premieres for Faraday Blues and Bloomwalker, and the reveal of Japan as a playable location in Crazy Taxi: World Tour. The event also featured Hideo Kojima making a surprise appearance to discuss his upcoming projects, OD – KNOCK and PHYSINT, with Bill Skarsgård confirmed to voice the lead in PHYSINT.
Bloodstained: The Scarlet Engagement försenas till 2027
Koji Igarashi's Castlevania-like sequel, Bloodstained: The Scarlet Engagement, has been delayed from its original 2024 release to 2027. While in the final stages of development, the team requires more time to ensure the game's quality. The title is set in 16th-century England and will feature split-screen co-op.
Evening Reading - August 26, 2026
This edition of Evening Reading covers a variety of gaming news, including reviews for Star Wars Zero Company and Crazy Taxi: World Tour, Rockstar Games addressing Grand Theft Auto 6 leaks, and Xbox's new disc-to-digital program. It also notes the delay of Bloodstained: The Scarlet Engagement, the passing of actor Tim Curry, and the end of active development for Empulse and Splitgate: Arena Reloaded. Additionally, NBA 2K27 will run at 60 FPS on the Nintendo Switch 2, and Netflix is preparing for a Grand Theft Auto 6 stream.
Bloodstained: The Scarlet Engagement delayed to 2027
ArtPlay has announced that Bloodstained: The Scarlet Engagement has been delayed to 2027. Co-founder Koji Igarashi stated that the extra time is needed for polishing the game, which was originally slated for 2026. The team is dedicated to finishing the game despite the passing of its original director, Shutaro Iida.
Castlevania veteran Koji Igarashi delays spiritual successor Bloodstained: The Scarlet Engagement to 2027 so it can be…
Koji Igarashi, a veteran of the Castlevania series, has announced that Bloodstained: The Scarlet Engagement has been delayed to 2027. The game, developed by Igarashi's studio ArtPlay, was originally slated for a 2026 release. The delay is intended to ensure the game is the best it can be, with development now entering its final stages.
Bloodstained: The Scarlet Engagement Delayed to 2027, Begins Final Production Phase
ArtPlay has announced that Bloodstained: The Scarlet Engagement has been delayed to 2027, moving from its previously planned 2026 release window. Series creator Koji Igarashi stated that the game has entered its final development stages and gameplay footage will be shown soon. The title will continue the metroidvania style of Bloodstained: Ritual of the Night, featuring a new protagonist named Leo.
Bloodstained: The Scarlet Engagement listed for Switch, plus an unannounced 505 Games Switch 2 title
Bloodstained: The Scarlet Engagement, a sequel to Bloodstained: Ritual of the Night, has been listed for Nintendo Switch. An unannounced title from 505 Games was also listed for the Switch 2, suggesting a potential future release.
Bloodstained: The Scarlet Engagement listed for Switch, plus an unannounced 505 Games Switch 2 title
Bloodstained: The Scarlet Engagement, a sequel to the original game, has been listed for Nintendo Switch. Additionally, an unannounced title from 505 Games is also slated for the Switch 2. The Scarlet Engagement was previously announced but without a confirmed Nintendo release.
Bloodstained: The Scarlet Engagement is seemingly coming to Nintendo Switch
Bloodstained: The Scarlet Engagement is confirmed to be coming to the original Nintendo Switch, according to 505 Games producer Carlos Aguilar. Aguilar also revealed that 505 Games has an unannounced project in development for the Nintendo Switch 2.
Bloodstained: The Scarlet Engagement listed for Nintendo Switch, plus an unannounced 505 Games Switch 2 title
Bloodstained: The Scarlet Engagement has been listed for the Nintendo Switch, indicating a potential release for the sequel. Additionally, an unannounced title from 505 Games for the Switch 2 was also discovered in the same listing.
Castlevania and Bloodstained developer Shutaro Īda has died aged 52
Veteran game developer Shutaro Īda, known for his work on the Castlevania and Bloodstained series, has died at the age of 52 after a battle with pancreatic cancer. Īda began his career at Konami in 1996 and later joined ArtPlay, where he served as designer and game director for Bloodstained: Ritual of the Night. His family and colleagues, including Koji Igarashi, have expressed their grief and affirmed their commitment to completing his final project, Bloodstained: The Scarlet Engagement.
2026 Upcoming Games Release Schedule
The year 2026 is shaping up to be a significant one for video game releases, with numerous titles slated for launch across various platforms. This includes highly anticipated games like Grand Theft Auto 6, alongside many sequels and new IPs. The article provides a month-by-month breakdown of confirmed release dates and general 2026 windows for games on PC, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X, and the upcoming Nintendo Switch 2.